Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey took to the pitch for the first time in Villarreal colors during a preseason friendly against Aston Villa at Estadio de la Cerámica. Introduced in the second half, he replaced Denis Suárez and looked sharp, demonstrating crisp passing and calm control in midfield—even if the result didn’t go Villarreal’s way.
Aston Villa struck first with a goal from Ollie Watkins, and Emiliano Buendía doubled the lead just after halftime. Despite trailing 2-0, Partey brought a sense of stability to the game, helping to shift the rhythm in Villarreal’s favor. The appearance marks a promising start for Partey, who recently signed a two-year deal with the Yellow Submarine after departing Arsenal.
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